Name: Medieval Merchant's House
Rating: 5.0

Medieval Merchant's House

58 French Street, Southampton SO14 2AT, UK

1-99 Years

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Medieval Merchant's House Tucked away near Southampton’s busy city centre is the Medieval Merchant’s House, one of the oldest surviving merchant’s houses in England. It was begun in about 1290 by John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux. Like most medieval merchant’s houses, it was a combination of home, workplace and shop.

During the 1980s it was restored to its mid-14th-century appearance. It’s now been dressed with vivid replica furnishings and fittings. It stands on what was once among medieval Southampton’s most important streets, near the wall which defended the town against seaborne attacks.

Price starts from £6.10 for Adults, £3.30 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £9.40 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Tucked away near Southampton’s busy city centre is the Medieval Merchant’s House, one of the oldest surviving merchant’s houses in England.
It was begun in about 1290 by John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux. Like most medieval merchant’s houses, it was a combination of home, workplace and shop.
During the 1980s it was restored to its mid-14th-century appearance. It’s now been dressed with vivid replica furnishings and fittings. It stands on what was once among medieval Southampton’s most important streets, near the wall which defended the town against seaborne attacks.
You can visit the Medieval Merchant's House on Thursdays and Saturdays between 11am - 3pm until the end of October.
Gardens: The small courtyard garden next to the house has tubs containing herbs which may have been grown in medieval times.
Exhibition: There is a permanent display of relplica medieval furniture and furnishings.

Facilities

Parking: Car parking near the site is by parking meter. No specific disabled parking allocated. Drop-off area outside for disabled visitors (double yellow lines). The nearest car park is at Town Quay, 0.5 km from the site.
Toilets: The one unisex toilet - also suitable for wheelchair users.

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Advance online tickets:

Adult: £6.10 with donation & £5.50 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £3.30 with donation & £3.00 without donation.
Concession: £5.00 with donation & £4.50 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £15.40 with donation & £14.00 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £9.40 with donation & £8.50 without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £7.20 with donation & £6.50 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £4.40 with donation & £4.00 without donation.
Concession: £6.10 with donation & £5.50 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £18.70 with donation & £17.00 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £11.60 with donation & £10.50 without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/medieval-merchants-house/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Address: 58 French Street, Southampton SO14 2AT, UK

Post Code: SO14 2AT

Council: Southampton

County: Hampshire

Road Access: 58 French St, 1⁄4 mile S of city centre, just off Castle Way (between High St and Bugle St)
Bus Access: Unilink U1, U6 & First 1, 2, 2A, 3, 6 all stop very close by.
Train Access: Southampton 3⁄4 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to the Medieval Merchant’s House at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Car parking near the site is by parking meter. No specific disabled parking allocated. Drop-off area outside for disabled visitors (double yellow lines). The nearest car park is at Town Quay, 0.5 km from the site.